Phil Hugheshas signed a three year deal with the Minnesota Twins worth $24 million. Over the past seven years with the Yankees, the biggest problem for Hughes has been Yankee Stadium. The once coveted first rounder could not handle the ball at home and the statistics tell the true story. Hughes career line at home: 4.96 ERA, 1.69 HR/9, 1.38 WHIP, 4.80 FIP Hughes career line away: 4.10 ERA, 0.86 HR/9, 1.26 WHIP, 3.78 FIP. The Twins, in their effort to rebuild, picked up Hughes for potentially a great deal. If the 3.78 FIP can be used as a benchmark, Hughes could've earned $50-60 million this offseason. He represents the second big signing of the winter for the Twins after the team pitched to the worst ERA in the MLB in 2013. Entering his age 27 season, Hughes still has time to improve in a less batter-friendly ballpark. Expect a turnaround from Hughes after so many accusations that he couldn't handle major league hitters.Fantasy Impact - Hughes could end up being a good starter in standard leagues but should be kept on the bench for the first few weeks to see how he fares. He shouldn't be drafted but rather picked up if another starter goes down or he plays well enough to earn a spot on a roster.

Ricky Nolascohas signed a four year deal with the Minnesota Twins for $49 million. Since being traded to the Dodgers from the Marlins at the trade deadline, Nolasco pitched to a 3.52 ERA over 15 starts. He has been an average pitcher throughout his career but 2013 marked his best season since 2008. Luckily for Nolasco, it happened to occur during his contract year and he was paid well for just one season of good pitching. He represents the first piece in the Twins rebuilding process and is actually the largest contract that Minnesota had ever given to an external free agent. Entering his age 31 season, Nolasco looks to improve on last year and help the miserable Twins rotation of last season, owners of a league-worst 5.26 ERA. Expect Nolasco to lead the charge on a lengthy rebuilding process currently in effect for the Twins.

Fantasy Impact- As always, free agents will be overpaid in real life just like they will be over-drafted in fantasy. Always be cautious regarding out-of-the-ordinary seasons for pitchers anyway. Nolasco is only a fringe starter on a standard league and should be treated as such. Therefore, he only deserves a draft pick in the last few rounds.

For more info on Nolasco's signing see: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/phil-rogers-additions-of-ricky-nolasco-phil-hughes-point-minnesota-twins-in-right-direction?ymd=20131130&content_id=64295666&vkey=news_mlb

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